The caretaker Punjab government on Wednesday announced to constitute a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the cases of terrorism filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
'In pursuance of the request made by the Inspector General of Police, Punjab, and in exercise of powers conferred under Section 19 (I) of Anti-Terrorism Act, a JIT is hereby constituted conduct and finalise the investigation', the notification read.
The communiqué added that the JIT comprises SSP Imran Kishwar, SP Aftab Phularwan, a representative each from the IB, ISI, MI, and "any co-opted member by the team.
It will probe the cases filed against the party at the Race Course, Civil Lines, and Shadman police stations.
Earlier today, the Lahore High Court withdrew its order restraining law enforcers from action against the PTI chairman.
During the hearing, LHC Justice Tariq Saleem Shaikh remarked that the FIA and the police had submitted the details of the cases. Therefore, the stay order cannot be intact anymore, he added.
On the other hand, according to the document available with The Friday Times, the federal police have decided to arrest all Islamabad-based financiers of PTI. Initially, a list of 21 people has been prepared.
On Tuesday, LHC granted protective bail to Imran in terrorism and corruption cases lodged against him.
'Assassination plot'
Meanwhile, the ex-premier told his supporters via live telecast that a new plan to assassinate him "soon" was afoot, and accused the Punjab and Islamabad IGs of being behind it.
“I conveyed to the people about the earlier plans to target me in at least two public gatherings, and now a new plan is afoot,” he said.
According to the new plan, Punjab and Islamabad IGs, backed by [their] handlers have formed two squads to target me outside the Zaman Park either today or tomorrow, he said.
“To carryout the plan, some people will penetrate in our rally and shoot dead four to five policemen. Next, they will open indiscriminate fire and target people along the lines of the Model Town tragedy.”
Eventually, the former premier maintained, they will reach my residence and assassinate me in a Murtaza Bhutto-style murder.
JIT members
'In pursuance of the request made by the Inspector General of Police, Punjab, and in exercise of powers conferred under Section 19 (I) of Anti-Terrorism Act, a JIT is hereby constituted conduct and finalise the investigation', the notification read.
The communiqué added that the JIT comprises SSP Imran Kishwar, SP Aftab Phularwan, a representative each from the IB, ISI, MI, and "any co-opted member by the team.
It will probe the cases filed against the party at the Race Course, Civil Lines, and Shadman police stations.
Earlier today, the Lahore High Court withdrew its order restraining law enforcers from action against the PTI chairman.
During the hearing, LHC Justice Tariq Saleem Shaikh remarked that the FIA and the police had submitted the details of the cases. Therefore, the stay order cannot be intact anymore, he added.
On the other hand, according to the document available with The Friday Times, the federal police have decided to arrest all Islamabad-based financiers of PTI. Initially, a list of 21 people has been prepared.
On Tuesday, LHC granted protective bail to Imran in terrorism and corruption cases lodged against him.
'Assassination plot'
Meanwhile, the ex-premier told his supporters via live telecast that a new plan to assassinate him "soon" was afoot, and accused the Punjab and Islamabad IGs of being behind it.
“I conveyed to the people about the earlier plans to target me in at least two public gatherings, and now a new plan is afoot,” he said.
According to the new plan, Punjab and Islamabad IGs, backed by [their] handlers have formed two squads to target me outside the Zaman Park either today or tomorrow, he said.
“To carryout the plan, some people will penetrate in our rally and shoot dead four to five policemen. Next, they will open indiscriminate fire and target people along the lines of the Model Town tragedy.”
Eventually, the former premier maintained, they will reach my residence and assassinate me in a Murtaza Bhutto-style murder.
JIT members